Health insurance for children drops for fourth year in a row
Michele Kayal | September 14, 2021 |
Data released today show the number of U.S. children without health insurance rose in 2020 for the fourth year in a row as the coronavirus …
Child poverty soars during pandemic, but aid to families blunted the impact
Michele Kayal | September 14, 2021 |
The child poverty rate climbed above 16% in 2020 — a more than 10% increase over 2019 — according to figures released today, but stimulus …
Fact Sheet: LIFT the BAR Act
Aileen Wang, First Focus Campaign for Children, Madalyn News | September 8, 2021 |
Children of immigrants and immigrant children make up one-quarter of all U.S. kids and represent the fastest growing group of children in America. Despite …
70 organizations protest Texas order that endangers immigrant children
Michele Kayal | August 30, 2021 |
Gov. Abbott’s order takes effect tomorrow WASHINGTON, August 30, 2021 — Seventy organizations from Texas and around the country have urged Governor Greg Abbott to withdraw …
Joint Letter: Urge Governor Abbott to Protect Children in Texas
Childrens Defense Fund Texas, First Focus on Children | August 27, 2021 |
Led by First Focus on Children and Children’s Defense Fund Texas, 70 organizations sent the following letter urging Texas Governor Greg Abbott to withdraw …